Question 1

What is the highest rank in the Indian Army?

Accepted Answer

Field Marshal. Field Marshal is the highest rank in the Indian Army, though it is an honorary five-star rank rarely conferred. General is the highest active operational rank. Sam Manekshaw and K.M. Cariappa are the only two officers to have received this honour.

Question 2

When is Army Day celebrated in India?

Accepted Answer

January 15. Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year. It marks the day in 1949 when General K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from British General Sir Francis Butcher. The day is celebrated with parades and ceremonies.

Question 3

Who was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?

Accepted Answer

K.M. Cariappa. General K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on January 15, 1949. He later became the first Field Marshal of India. He served as Commander-in-Chief until January 1953. His appointment marked the Indianisation of the armed forces.

Question 4

The Indian Army is divided into how many commands?

Accepted Answer

7. The Indian Army is divided into 7 commands: Northern Command (Udhampur), Western Command (Chandimandir), South Western Command (Jaipur), Central Command (Lucknow), Eastern Command (Kolkata), Southern Command (Pune), and Army Training Command (Shimla). Each command is headed by a General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

Question 5

Which regiment of the Indian Army is the oldest?

Accepted Answer

Madras Regiment. The Madras Regiment is one of the oldest regiments of the Indian Army, with origins dating back to 1758. It was raised under the East India Company. The regiment has served in numerous battles and conflicts throughout its long history. It is headquartered at Wellington, Tamil Nadu.

Army Structure & Ranks — Set 1